Smithy (1924)

5.8/10 24 min Comedy

Overview

After being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment. He finds a job on a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amongst the other workers. The construction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed...

Cast

Stan Laurel

Smithy

James Finlayson

Sergeant

William Gillespie

The Boss

Ena Gregory

Secretary

Charlie Hall

Worker

Glenn Tryon

Mr. Smith

George Rowe

Worker

Jack Gavin

Foreman

Sammy Brooks

Man in Employment Line

Jack Ackroyd

Billy Engle

Man in Employment Line

Eddie Baker

Minor Role

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